Nonuse Support Patents (Class 30/298.4)
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Patent number: 7043844Abstract: A magnetic attractable spoon comprises a tie ring having a hole; a spoon combined to the hole of the tie ring; and at least one magnet installed to the tie ring for attracting metal objects. The tie ring is elastic. The tie ring has at least one embedding groove for embedding the magnet. The magnet is enclosed within the tie ring. A plurality of magnets are annularly arranged along an edge of the tie ring. The tie ring is combined to an annular body of the tie ring and the tie ring has an annular attracting surface. The hole of the tie ring is not a penetrating hole. The tie ring has a plane attracting surface or a cambered attracting surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Inventor: Mu Hsiang Lin
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Patent number: 7000323Abstract: A fixed-blade knife includes a unitary blade having an implement, a tang, and a pivot region between the implement and the tang. The unitary blade is disposed between a pair of parallel and spaced-apart side pieces that pivot to cover or expose the implement. In the pivoted position wherein the implement is exposed, the side pieces form part of the handle that is used to grasp the knife. A locking structure locks the side pieces in a selectable position, and a limit structure prevents overrotation of the side pieces.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Buck Knives, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Hatcher, Stephen J. Hull, Dean Hussey, Eric P. Linn, Robert L. Pinto, Michael E. Williams, Mathew Hlavac
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Patent number: 6993847Abstract: A portable clipper holding apparatus includes a generally āSā-shaped structure having a first arch and a second arch, the first and second arches positioned in an inverted relationship to one another. The first arch is configured for engaging a substrate and the said second arch configured for receiving at least one clipper and/or accessories.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Wahl Clipper CorporationInventors: Scott A. Melton, Raymond A. Nielson, Edward D. Brill
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Patent number: 6920987Abstract: A knife holder is disclosed. The knife holder includes a housing and a block portion for holding one or more knives. The block portion is pivotally attached to the housing such that the block portion may be moved between an upright position in which the block portion is substantially within the housing, and an extended position in which the block portion extends from the housing so that knives may be easily withdrawn therefrom. The knife holder may further include a locking mechanism operatively coupled to the knife block, for selectively locking the knife block in the upright position so that knives cannot be easily withdrawn therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Lifetime Hoan CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Siegel, Robert Reichenbach
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Patent number: 6901668Abstract: The disclosure includes a device for protecting a blade of a knife, scissors or the like, consisting of two largely congruent partial surfaces that are designed as one piece with one another, of which at least one contains on essentially its entire surface an adhesive and which can be glued together while sandwiching the blade in between them, wherein the two partial surfaces are connected with each other along a folding edge containing a perforation and at least one of the partial surfaces contains a projection protruding beyond the congruence area.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Victorinox AGInventors: Carl Elsener-Zehnder, Peter Balsiger-Schilter
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Patent number: 6877231Abstract: An expandable storage container includes a primary storage container having a series of openings arranged in an upper portion and a cavity on one side, and a secondary storage container arrange at least partially within the primary storage container. The secondary storage container has a series of openings arranged in an upper portion therein, and is sized to be slidably nested within at least a portion of the primary storage container. Items such a knives, rods, screwdrivers, etc. are stored vertically within the openings, and the secondary storage container slides outwardly from the primary storage container to permit additional storage as the use increases the number of item needing storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventors: Gayle Rosenberg, Eli S Pine
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Patent number: 6854186Abstract: This invention is a knife block for storing cutlery that can be locked to prevent the removal of the knives. An adjustable cap piece rests in one of two positions. In the unlocked position, the cap fits snugly over the base and the knives project up through holes in the cap. In the locked position, the cap is raised and rotated so the knives are inside the cap and inaccessible. The locking mechanism requires adult understanding and hand size to operate, greatly enhancing kitchen safety. In addition, this locking knife block requires no alteration of the knives.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventors: Nicholas Bernard Basden, Stephen Boyd Ratchye
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Publication number: 20040231164Abstract: The invention is a magnetic knife sheath that permits easy transport and protection of knives in a relatively small sheath. The sheath has either one or two magnetically charged faces. The user places the knife blade against a magnetically charged face and the knife blade is held in place by magnetic attraction between the knife and the magnetically charged face or faces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventor: Kevin W. McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20040226174Abstract: A reciprocating saw can be suspended from a surface by a clip while the reciprocating saw is not in use. The clip can be attached to the saw at multiple positions to adapt to the user's preference. The clip can be mounted to the motor portion of the reciprocating saw's housing. An exemplary clip is disclosed and illustrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Mark Alan Etter, Daniel Paxton Wall, Alan Gene Phillips
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Publication number: 20040221457Abstract: A machete sheath includes a first sheet and a second sheet securely connected to the first sheet. An L-shaped opening is defined between the first and second halves and an extension plate is formed on the peripheral edge of the second sheet along the L-shaped opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventor: Wen-Chih Shen
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Publication number: 20040148787Abstract: An expandable storage container includes a primary storage container having a series of openings arranged in an upper portion and a cavity on one side, and a secondary storage container arrange at least partially within the primary storage container. The secondary storage container has a series of openings arranged in an upper portion therein, and is sized to be slidably nested within at least a portion of the primary storage container. Items such a knives, rods, screwdrivers, etc. are stored vertically within the openings, and the secondary storage container slides outwardly from the primary storage container to permit additional storage as the use increases the number of item needing storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2004Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Gayle Rosenberg, Eli S. Pine
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Publication number: 20040148786Abstract: A band saw has a housing with portions covering the output wheels and the motor. A handle is coupled with the housing. Also, an activation member is coupled with the housing and is electrically coupled with the motor and the power source. A blade is coupled with the output members to accomplish cutting. A hanger member is coupled with the housing. The hanger member includes an engaging surface to support the band saw with respect to a support member to suspend the band saw off the ground to enable the user to hang the band saw between use out of the work area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Nicholas E. Achterberg, Robert P. Welsh, Frank A. Mannarino
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Patent number: 6769186Abstract: A variable-speed coring tool kit for coring vegetables and fruits is provided which includes a decorative stand for charging and removably storing a decorative handle of a coring tool until needed for use. The tool handle and stand together form a decorative display. The tool handle is hollow and has an exterior surface constructed to resemble an oblong vegetable. The handle houses an implement locking mechanism, a three-speed D.C. motor and a rechargeable battery for powering the motor. The stand includes a compartment for receiving a battery charger and a retractable reel of electric cord. Cavities are formed in the stand for receiving the coring tool handle and various coring implements to be used with the coring tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Inventors: Zuhoor R. Sakhleh, Irene Sakhleh
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Publication number: 20040111896Abstract: A storage bracket for an electric hair trimmer, including a plate for being releasably secured to a cutting head on the trimmer and an opening defined by the plate and adapted for receiving a support member therethrough for suspending the bracket from the support member, thereby placing the trimmer in a stored position when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Marcus W. David
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Patent number: 6726551Abstract: A manual knife sharpener is provided with angle control structure. The structure includes a guide member having a guide surface which forms an angle with the abrasive surface of the sharpening member. When the blade is inserted into the space between the abrasive surface and the guide surface the blade presses against the guide surface to displace the guide surface linearly in a direction perpendicular to the guide surface so that the movement is a lateral movement in the same plane without any pivoting or twisting of the guide member. Thus, the angle between the guide surface and the abrasive surface remains constant regardless of the extent of displacement of the guide member.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Edgecraft CorporationInventor: Daniel D. Friel, Sr.
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Patent number: 6725545Abstract: A multi-purpose self defense tool is provided which can be used for pinching an opponent, delivering a blow and/or as a kinetic opening folding knife by positioning a pointed hump located on the non-cutting edge of the blade against an object or the body of an opponent and dragging the tool in a rapid motion.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.Inventor: Bram M. Frank
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Patent number: 6698100Abstract: A combination contractor's pencil sharpener and retainer includes a sharpener having a body member which is inserted through a retainer loop mounted on a plate. The plate is attached to a contractor's tool belt, tool case or the like. The sharpener is retained by a U-shaped spring member which engages against a retention flange associated with the sharpener.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventor: Wang Yan
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Publication number: 20040031159Abstract: This invention, the Expandable Knife Holder, is a container within a container having knife slots that are sequentially and concurrently aligned such that knives can pass into slots of both containers and are thus held in place by the knife slots. By way of adding more knives should it be deemed necessary, the inner container can be pulled from within the outer container exposing additional knife slots. Both containers have slots that are incrementally synchronized and aligned such that when the containers are closed together the knives will fit into the slots of both containers simultaneously, and when they are apart, knives will fit in the slots of one or the other, or both simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Gayle Rosenberg, Eli Pine
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Patent number: 6662453Abstract: A cutlery center including a support block having at least one knife blade-receiving cavity and a battery charging stand for an electric knife affixed to the support block.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Stuckey, Phillip L. Brookshire, Anthony V. Cruz
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Publication number: 20030226263Abstract: A cutlery implement includes a blade, a tang and a handle. An insignia or making is located on an end surface of the handle facing away from the blade, the insignia indicating the type of blade attached to the handle. The blade and tang are part of a single piece of forged metal. The tang extends substantially the entire length of the handle and includes a surface visible from the top of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Calphalon CorporationInventors: Scott Fedor, Paul Angelo Logiudice, Brian Demers, Ryan Williams
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Patent number: 6659406Abstract: A knife stand is comprised of a cover plate and a container shaped main body. An upper aperture of the main body is covered with the cover plate. Insert slits are provided on the cover plate to insert a base part of knife holders into the main body. At least one or more holder parts are provided on a bottom face of the inner main body to fix and hold a base part of each of the knife holders after said knife holders are inserted into the main body. Slot shaped insert parts are provided on the knife holders, respectively. Both a blade part and a grip part are inserted into the knife holders by turning the whole edge of the blade downward. Similarly, both a blade part and a grip part are inserted into the holder by turning the whole edge of the blade downward as well. Each holder parts and the main body are integrally molded with plastic. The holder parts are provided on the bottom face of the inner main body.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Master Cutlery CorporationInventor: Minoru Tsuchida
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Patent number: 6637117Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain saw having a chain bar portion extending forwardly from a main body. The chain saw comprises an attaching portion to which a suspension member is to be attached, and the attaching portion is arranged in the vicinity of a corner portion, where a back surface and a bottom surface of the main body meet with each other, so that a longitudinal center axis of the chain bar portion may be at an angle of not greater than 20 degrees from a vertical line.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Kioritz CorporationInventor: Fujio Kobayashi
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Patent number: 6594906Abstract: A knife has an implement lying in an implement plane and an attachment structure lying in the implement plane. The attachment structure is integral with the knife body with a fixed portion extending laterally from the top of the knife body. A gate is pivotably attached to a first part of the fixed portion of the attachment structure and pivotable in the implement plane between a closed position and an open position. When the gate is opened, the attachment may be clipped to another article, and the knife is releasably attached to the other article when the gate is closed.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Buck Knives, Inc.Inventors: Kimiyuki Sakai, Stephen J. Hull
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Patent number: 6557264Abstract: A cooking utensil is provided which can be stood invertedly upright and stored temporarily in a hygienic manner, without taking up space. The cooking utensil includes a shank portion, a head portion, a supporting member, and a liquid receiving member. The supporting member is formed at an end section of the shank portion and supports the cooking utensil in an inverted upright state with the head portion in an upward position. And the liquid receiving member is formed on the shank portion and/or head portion for receiving liquid adhering to the head portion when the cooking utensil is invertably stood.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Asia Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yutaka Maeda
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Patent number: 6457239Abstract: The invention is a magnetic knife sheath that permits easy transport and protection of knives in a relatively small sheath. The sheath has two magnetically charged faces that attract each other, protecting and holding the knife blade securely between them.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Inventor: Kevin William McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20020133952Abstract: The invention provides a blade guard comprising an elongated member of resilient material that has a longitudinal axis. The member has a portion of an outer surface extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and spaced from the axis. An elongated slit defined in the member includes slit walls defined by the resilient material. The slit extends in a plane extending from the portion of the outer surface inwardly of the member and parallel to the longitudinal axis. The member is adapted to engage the blade of a knife within the slit of the member and the resilience of the material of the slit walls is sufficient for the member to be held on the blade so as to cover a portion of a cutting edge of the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Edwin Kenny
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Publication number: 20020116829Abstract: The invention is a magnetic knife sheath that permits easy transport and protection of knives in a relatively small sheath. The sheath has two magnetically charged faces that attract each other, protecting and holding the knife blade securely between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2000Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventor: Kevin William McLaughlin
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Patent number: 6427340Abstract: The invention provides a portable knife holder having a mounting plate embedded with at least one magnet for holding a knife on a top surface of the mounting plate, and a strap attached to the mounting plate for mounting the mounting plate to a user or to an object.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Inventor: Gregg A. Cohen
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Patent number: 6263582Abstract: The invention is a razor having multiple suction cups integrated within the handle of the razor, or attached to the razor handle using an elastic sleeve having integrated multiple suction cups, providing a means of attachment of the razor to a flat surface, bath or shower, allowing convenient access and assisting in proper drying of the razor for prolonging the use of the razor.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventor: David B. Wade
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Patent number: 6227958Abstract: A sharpening holder and a knife are uniquely configured for use with each other, the holder and the knife having permanent elements that mate when the holder is installed on the knife so that the holder is installed on the knife in exactly the same position on the knife every time that the knife is sharpened.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Inventor: William Neuberg
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Patent number: 6224475Abstract: The present invention is a device for storing and selectively sharpening a knife. The present invention includes a scabbard with opposing first and second ends. An opening is defined in the first end and a passage defined in the scabbard for receiving a knife blade. The device further includes a sharpening device and an engagement device, where the engagement device is in operable communication with the scabbard for selectively moving the sharpening device relative to the scabbard.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: The Pampered Chef, Ltd.Inventors: David May, Diane Subsits, Timothy Nowack, Daiying Huang
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Patent number: 6176017Abstract: The electric kitchen knife has blades (2) connected to the front end of a main housing (5), and the blades (2) move in reciprocal motion to cut food. The main housing (5) has a stand leg (6) projecting from the bottom surface positioned away from the center of gravity towards the blade end. The stand leg (6) maintains the main housing (5) in an upright standing position. Held by the stand leg (6) in an upright standing position on a table (7), the front end of the main housing (5) is raised separating the blades (2) from the table (7).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsunori Sato, Shigehiro Uemura